What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Zurich is to train and fly which costs SFr 240 - SFr 410 and takes 11h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Zurich is to fly which takes 10h 44m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 950.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Zurich?

The distance between Philadelphia and Zurich is 6488 km.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Zurich?

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Philadelphia to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Zurich?

Zurich is 6h ahead of Philadelphia. It is currently 9:05 AM in Philadelphia and 3:05 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Zurich.

Philadelphia to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Zurich by plane, train, or subway

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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PHL - ZRH
10h 44m
CHF 296–914
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EWR - ZRH
11h 29m
CHF 241–410
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane JFK - ZRH
12h 22m
CHF 253–870
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Basel (BSL)plane PHL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
13h 49m
CHF 472–1,038
Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IAD - ZRH
13h 41m
CHF 353–1,289
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PHL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
15h 4m
CHF 417–895

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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9h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,488.3 km
Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Zurich, Switzerland?

American Airlines, Airbus France, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day.

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